The Ends of Power: Navigating Ethics and Pragmatism in Politics

“Politics ain't beanbag.” When the infamously hardnosed Lyndon Johnson dispensed this advice, he embodied unsentimental political realism. For LBJ, retaining power came first whatever it took to win. But consider an alternative proverb: “Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Lord Acton’s warning casts skepticism on unconstrained quests for control. Critics contend leaders should reject toxic win-at-all-costs mentalities.

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“Unity will allow us to move forward as a nation”, Ralph Yirikian

Ralph Yirikian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the inheritance of his leadership values, the trajectory of his family history, and the importance of his Armenian identity. He shares his reflections on the painful role that past collective traumas have played in the lives of Armenians, and what is needed for the preservation and protection of the Armenian nation.

Ralph Yirikian is the CEO of Viva-MTS. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, his management career has extended to various corporations in Lebanon, in Cyprus, the Gulf and then to Armenia and Artsakh. Under his leadership, since 2004, Viva-MTS grew to be an exemplary enterprise with over 60% market share, with about 1200 employees, pioneering the concept of corporate responsibility. He is one of the largest taxpayers of Armenia.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

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“Unity will allow us to move forward as a nation”, Ralph Yirikian - CIVILNET

Ralph Yirikian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the inheritance of his leadership values, the trajectory of his family history, and the importance of his Armenian identity. He shares his reflections on the painful role that past collective traumas have played in the lives of Armenians, and what is needed for the preservation and protection of the Armenian nation. Ralph Yirikian is the CEO of Viva-MTS. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, his management career has extended to various corporations in Lebanon, in Cyprus, the Gulf and then to Armenia and Artsakh. Under his leadership, since 2004, Viva-MTS grew […]

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“Unity will allow us to move forward as a nation”, Ralph Yirikian

Ralph Yirikian, in conversation with Lara Tcholakian, speaks about the inheritance of his leadership values, the trajectory of his family history, and the importance of his Armenian identity. He shares his reflections on the painful role that past collective traumas have played in the lives of Armenians, and what is needed for the preservation and protection of the Armenian nation.

Ralph Yirikian is the CEO of Viva-MTS. Born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, his management career has extended to various corporations in Lebanon, in Cyprus, the Gulf and then to Armenia and Artsakh. Under his leadership, since 2004, Viva-MTS grew to be an exemplary enterprise with over 60% market share, with about 1200 employees, pioneering the concept of corporate responsibility. He is one of the largest taxpayers of Armenia.

Program overview

Armenian leaders share inherited cultural and historical narratives, memories, life learnings and experiences. Down-to-earth, authentic and mindful conversations preserve the stories and legacies of families, and reflect on the lessons learnt from inherited collective trauma and introspective leadership.

The post “Unity will allow us to move forward as a nation”, Ralph Yirikian appeared first on CIVILNET.

#armenia #diaspora #mindfulleaders #newsfeed #reportsinenglish #armeniangenocide #armeniannation #collectivememory #formativeexperiences #humanvalues #laratcholakian #leadership #leadershipvalues #meaningfulexperiences #ralphyirikian #transmissionofcollectivetrauma